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HPE 508996-001 processor heatsink assembly, multi-colour metal fins

HPE

HPE 508996-001 Heatsink Assembly for Processor

SKU CH-5YMX-JFKG4

Cools a processor in HPE servers using a 7 lb passive heatsink assembly

  • Product colorMulti-color
  • Product typeHeatsinks only
  • Product weight7 lb (3.18 kg)
  • Genuine HPE part ensures correct fit
  • 508996-001 identifies the exact assembly
  • Heatsink-only design matches factory specification
  • New condition delivers full thermal performance
  • Processor application targets server CPU cooling

HPE 508996-001 Processor Heatsink

This HPE 508996-001 heatsink assembly is engineered for processor cooling in Hewlett Packard Enterprise systems. It serves technicians and IT departments maintaining or repairing compatible server or workstation hardware. The unit provides the necessary thermal interface for the designated processor socket.

Passive Thermal Management

The assembly operates without an integrated fan, relying on system airflow directed across its fins to dissipate heat. This design eliminates fan noise and reduces moving-part failure points within the chassis. Power draw is effectively zero as the unit contains no electrical components.

Heatsink-Only Configuration

The package contains the heatsink assembly itself without mounting brackets, thermal compound, or retention hardware. Installers must source compatible retention mechanisms and thermal interface material separately for their specific platform. This suits environments where spare mounting kits are already stocked.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product colorMulti-color
Product typeHeatsinks only
Size & build
Product weight7 lb (3.18 kg)

Questions about this item

How do I install the HPE 508996-001 heatsink assembly on the processor, and what step is commonly missed?

Mount the assembly onto the processor socket using the designated retention mechanism, then secure it firmly; the step often missed is verifying full contact between the heatsink base and the processor heat spreader before locking it down.

What maintenance or replacement will the HPE 508996-001 heatsink assembly need over time?

Periodically clean dust from the fin stack to maintain airflow, and replace the thermal interface material between the heatsink and processor whenever the assembly is removed or reseated.

What thermal limit appears first on the HPE 508996-001 heatsink assembly during sustained processor load?

The heatsink's ability to dissipate heat without active airflow becomes the limiting factor; if case airflow is insufficient, processor temperatures will rise until thermal throttling engages.

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